The Smart Passive Income Online Business And Blogging Podcast

#236: My guest today is my friend and mentor Jonathan Fields, creator of GoodLifeProject.com and author of How to Live a Good Life. Jonathan is here to teach us, among other topics, how to say no. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session236 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#235: Today's guest, Matt Miller, has taken vending machine passive income to a whole new level, growing a hugely successful franchise, and helping schools in the process. Matt shares his advice for anyone considering franchising as a route to entrepreneurship. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session235 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#234: Eva Baker is one special entrepreneur. She runs a successful blog. She started her own conference. She does consulting. And did I mention she started it all while still a teenager? Eva shares tips for parents who want to nurture their kids' entrepreneurial spark. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session234 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#233: Espresso English founder Shayna didn't give up when success didn't arrive overnight. Learn how she achieved online business success through steady progress and perseverance. Shayna shares her experience with online courses and YouTube. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session233 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#232: Today's guest has another passive income success story to share. Lucas Hall tells me how he built the "ultimate resource" for rental property owners, and how he made the decision to sell it. Lucas shares advice for knowing when you've found the right buyer for your site. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session232 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#231: I'm joined today by two lawyers, Richard and Alena, to talk through common legal considerations for entrepreneurs and the best ways to protect yourself as a business owner. Among other topics, we cover privacy policies, terms and conditions, trademarking, fair use, and disclaimers. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session231 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#230: In today's episode, we're going back to 2011, the first time I ever spoke in public. I'll break down all the things I got wrong about that first presentation, and everything I've done since to become a cooler and more confident public speaker. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session230 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#229: Web designer and SPI listener Jess Catorc is here this week to share her web design tips for entrepreneurs, plus her own entrepreneurial journey to success. Jess shares the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make with their websites and how you can show off your personality through your website. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session229 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#228: Joining me today is my own virtual personal trainer, Jeff McMahon, with advice for getting active and setting your own fitness goals. Jeff shares the benefits to your business that you'll find when you focus on your health. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session228 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#227: In this week’s episode, I’ve asked 15 of my fellow entrepreneurs for to share their advice on starting a business with you. Here's what each of them wishes they had known before they started their business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session227 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#226: In today's episode, it's my pleasure to introduce you to another Smart Passive Income success story. Meet Jason Brown of TheBrownReport.com, a site where Jason where teaches ordinary people how to start investing in the stock market. Jason shares the tools, platforms, and resources he used to build his business, which includes instructional webinars. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session226 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#225: My guests today are the reason I do what I do. They're what motivate me to dream big, follow through on my goals, and maintain a balanced life. Here with me are my wife and my two kids: April, Keoni, and Kailani. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session225 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#224: My guest today is Hack Learning's Mark Barnes, an educator and author who wants to transform how we teach. Mark share education hacks you can adapt for your small business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session224 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#223: My guest today is none other than John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneur on Fire, here to talk about his remarkable success selling a product through Kickstarter. We talk about planning the campaign, publicizing the campaign, and the tools he uses for product distribution. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session223 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#222: Ramit Sethi is back, with more insights on designing the perfect online product at the ideal price point for your audience. We discuss the power of adopting a value-driven, rather than price-driven, view of your product. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session222 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#221: My guest today is a Smart Passive Income "student," here to share the innovative strategy he's used to earn affiliates and grow his business. Ken shares great advice for how to turn offline, "techno-phobic" business owners into online partners. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session221 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#220: I'm honored to introduce you to Frank Shankwitz, one of the founders of an extraordinary non-profit called the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Frank shares what he has learned from leading a non-profit, what the non-profit and for-profit business worlds have in common, and the key to successful non-profit fundraising. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session220 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#219: My guest today is Meghan Telpner, creator of an incredibly successful online certification course for aspiring nutritionists. She shares the tools and platforms that she uses to run her course, incentivize enrollment, and foster accountability within her course. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session219 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#218: My guest today is the founder and CEO of Teachable.com, a platform that helps online course creators like me make money providing valuable instruction to their audience. We discuss how to create and sell online courses. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session218 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#217: Brett Miller, creator of Brik Book, joins me to discuss selling physical products, from testing and marketing to manufacturing and shipping. Learn how to validate a business idea through Kickstarter. Plus, we have a surprise just for SPI listeners! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session217 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.